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BMW TEAM PTG WINS FOURTH ROLEX SERIES GT RACE IN A ROWAT WATKINS GLEN |
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Written by Jeff Seabrook
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Monday, 21 June 2004 |
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Watkins Glen, N.Y. (June 20, 2004) - BMW Team PTG drivers Boris Said and Bill Auberlen claimed their fourth Rolex Sports Car Series GT win in a row at The Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen today. The win consolidated the duo's lead in the Driver's Point Standings and moved BMW to within five points of the lead in the Manufacturer's Standings. The victory also marked the first win at the storied Watkins Glen International road course for BMW Team PTG.
Said and Auberlen started the No. 21 BMW Team PTG M3 from the pole and covered 161 laps around the 3.4-mile circuit, finishing two laps ahead of the No. 30 Risi Competizione Ferrari.
While No. 21 M3 enjoyed a strong run at the front all day, teammates Joey Hand and Justin Marks experienced problems with their No. 22 BMW Team PTG M3. After their best qualifying effort of the season (second), throttle linkage problems on lap 13 and a pit stop to repair it ultimately cost the pair a good finish. Joey and Justin finished in eighth-place, completing 145 laps.
The Rolex Sports Car Series makes a second visit to the Daytona International Speedway on June 30 - July 1 for the Paul Revere 250. The race is scheduled to broadcast on Speed Channel at 12 p.m. ET on July 4.
BILL AUBERLEN, DRIVER NO. 21 BMW TEAM PTG M3 (first):
"The BMW M3 was absolutely perfect. Pit stops were perfect. We could not have had a better day. Today's win makes up for all the bad times we've had here."
TOM MILNER, OWNER, BMW TEAM PTG:
"Finally a win at Watkins Glen after so many tries. A flawless race by Bill and Boris and the fastest pit stops of the season by the crew made the difference for us. The competition was fast, but it was their turn to run into some bad luck here."
HERNANDO CARVAJAL, MOTORSPORT MANAGER, BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC:
"Congratulations to BMW Team PTG on their first win at the Glen. The team has certainly demonstrated that they are in top form with their fourth victory of the season."Only registered users can write comments.
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